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Summer school throughout MN gets $75 million boost The decision to allocate the money to summer school learning was just one part of the general budget agreement announced by state lawmakers on Monday. Author: Karla Hult Updated: 5:52 PM CDT May 18, 2021 WHITE BEAR LAKE, Minn. — With only weeks left in the regular school year, districts around the state can now count on more support for summer school programs. At a Tuesday afternoon event at Otter Lake Elementa...

Providers have through June 10 to apply 11:00 am, May 13, 2021 Licensed family child care educators have until Thursday, June 10, to sign up for Parent Aware, a program that helps parents find high-quality care and education for their children. Parent Aware is a free program that can provide up to $6,000 in grants, free coaching and support from early child care professionals. It accepts applications twice a year, in June and December. Parent Aware-registered child care providers exc...

Backing for preschool scholarships grows at Minnesota Legislature May 8, 2021 — 8:00am Text size Copy shortlink: The Minnesota Legislature appears ready to pass a significant increase in early-learning scholarships with rare bipartisan support on behalf of needy Minnesota families whose kids arent ready for kindergarten. However, with only days to go in the session, its unclear how big a bill will squeeze through the Hous...

On the Street: February 26 A new foster care coordinator is welcomed, two local businesses join Parent Aware program and Alexandria realtors receive special recognition 8:00 am, Feb. 26, 2021 × New foster care coordinator to serve area families Martha Gutierrez joined Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota as the new therapeutic foster care coordinator, serving west central Minnesota. On an average day, there are approximately 9,300 children and young adults in care, accord...

Feb 19, 2021 MANKATO — Jennifer “Jen” Ann Braam, age 47, of North Mankato passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 14, 2021. A public visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 22, 2021 at Northview – North Mankato Mortuary, 2060 Commerce Drive. Masks and social distancing are required. A private service will be held for the family. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.  Jen was born in San Jose, California. Growing up in a Navy family, sh...

listen live watch live “These early childhood educators have gone above and beyond to provide quality care for the children and families in their programs,” stated Marianne Smith, professional development advisor for the Northwest Child Care Aware District, in a press release. “I would like to thank all the early childhood educators I worked with in the past cohort, and congratulations to those programs that have received a Parent Aware Star Rating,” added Parent Aware Quality Coach Ch...

Reporter Photo by Deb Gau The fate of Marshall Area Child Care is a question the Marshall School Board will have to consider at an upcoming meeting. School district staff said the child care center has been operating at a loss for the past five years. At the same time, concerned parents say shutting down MACC will only add to a shortage of child care in the Marshall area. MARSHALL — When her family moved to Marshall a few years ago, Alicia Webb struggled to find day care for her toddler. ...

Tierra Encantadas owner has built the day care business she wanted for her kids January 17, 2021 — 2:00pm Text size Copy shortlink: Kristen Denzer was touring a day-care center in Roseville for her two toddlers in 2013 when she spotted particularly unappetizing lunches. "I thought if Im going to pay $1,000 a month [apiece], I didnt want my kids eating those cheese sandwiches," Denzer recalled. So, Denzer, then 29, decided...

Mankato Area Public Schools announces Preschool Program registration dates Mankato Area Public Schools announced Monday that it will soon begin taking applications for its Preschool Program. (Source: WWBT Photo, File) By Jake Rinehart | January 11, 2021 at 7:59 PM CST - Updated January 11 at 7:59 PM MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) — Mankato Area Public Schools announced Monday that it will soon begin taking applications for its Preschool Program. Registration for the 2021-22 program is scheduled...

Don’t Make These 12 Big Financial Planning Blunders Don’t Make These 12 Big Financial Planning Blunders Effective financial and retirement planning is important, and it can be easy if you know the mistakes to avoid. This story originally appeared on NewRetirement.com. Very few people are experts at managing their finances, planning retirement, building wealth, and ensuring a secure future. Effective money management is often perceived as being: 1) too hard, 2) not immediately important, 3) ...